Build a rain barrel at Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy's workshop

The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy is holding a rain barrel building workshop at 9:30 a.m. May 4.

Rain barrels are a great way to save money on outdoor water use, while protecting streams by reducing stormwater runoff on your property. Rain barrels can cost $300 in stores, but you can build your own rain barrel with the Conservancy for a fraction of that.

The workshop will be held at the conservancy building at the corner of Skippack Pike and Haldeman Road in Schwenksville. Cost if $55 for members, $65 for nonmembers. For more information, call 610-287-9383 or visit www.perkiomenwatershed.org